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I think the use of a serif font for your menu headings could be changed... Serif font's on websites make the site look visually busy...
Serif's are typically used to improve readability in high density printed text, but they render poorly on websites, and have no necessity in menu headings...
I'd try something simplex like Arial, Tahoma, or even Verdana...
I prefer the stripes... a lot. The three column layout is nice and well balanced, but i think the search box should be left aligned with the left margin of the right column... It's throwing the balance off a bit.
The previous / next nav at the bottom of the centre column is off centre a bit... it is noticeable because of the centred footer text at the bottom...
Switching the header from Google Ads to Sponsors was probably a good idea... much of the revenue genereated by Google Ads is 'accidental' clicking... making them too obvious might reduce there effectiveness in this regard, and therefor your revenue.
OH... and now i see you've changed the serif font in the headers so ignore the first part of this post... lol
Design wise, i like it.. it's clean simple and lightweight. I would, however, make the background for the menu headers the same color as the last row of pixels on the gradient in the header... just for continuity
The height of the left column and right column are slightly different... typically, one would expect them to be the same height
And one last thing, I would personally add a green bar or reverse cap to the bottom of the site to visually define and close off the site.
Nice work all around....
Mike.
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